Senior Support Worker - Person-Centred Care Leader

Salutem Care & Education; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health cash plan

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Mental health resources

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Dunstable to deliver high‑quality, empowering care within a compassionate, supportive team.

You will lead on person‑centred care plans, coordinate activities, support health reviews, and mentor staff, all while upholding our safety standards and inclusive values.

Join us to help individuals achieve their goals in a warm environment that prioritises dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, person-centred support plans that promote health, wellbeing, relationships, and diversity, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Implement robust activity plans that encourage autonomy, new experiences, and flexibility, regularly engaging with individuals to seek their views.
• Support individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act principles.
• Tailor the environment to meet individual needs, ensuring Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety, are followed.
• Recruit and manage staff through robust induction, supervision, and training processes, ensuring person-centred schedules and personal development plans.
• Deliver outstanding care and support by adhering to Salutem's Quality Assurance framework, embodying core values, and managing incidents according to policies.

Skills

Compassionate and Empathetic

Strong Communicator

Detail‑Oriented

Organised

Proactive and Innovative

Team Player

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Dunstable to deliver high‑quality, empowering care within a compassionate, supportive team.

You will lead on person‑centred care plans, coordinate activities, support health reviews, and mentor staff, all while upholding our safety standards and inclusive values.

Join us to help individuals achieve their goals in a warm environment that prioritises dignity, independence, and wellbeing.